Radiate Coalition—a nonprofit helping survivors of abuse, trafficking and exploitation as well as young women who have aged out of the foster care system—will be opening a home in New Caney, Executive Director Bevin Caramello said in a March 16 email. The property will be called Shepherd's Field and will provide long-term housing for 23 women.

Originally operating in Honduras, Radiate Coalition aims to help women through faith-based Christian programs, Caramello said. Programs that will be offered at Shepherd’s Field include:

  • Medical and dental care
  • Trauma-informed psychological care
  • Education
  • Discipleship
  • Mentorship
  • Nutrition
Women ages 18 and older in the program will be expected to uphold standards after entering the Radiate Coalition program, including remaining sober, abstaining from sex, being employed part-time and continuing their education, Caramello said.

The new Shepherd’s Field home will be opened in a building that was donated to the nonprofit, Caramello said. The remodel will kick off this spring, and work will include creating private bedrooms and improving the shared bathrooms and kitchen.

A campaign to raise $2 million to finish the Shepherd’s Field home will begin later this year, Caramello said.